Paul Hollywood

The Great British Bake Off is heating up as the semi-final week arrives, and with it comes one of the most thrilling challenges of all: Patisserie Week. It’s the penultimate battle before the grand finale, and the stakes have never been higher. This week, we’re diving into buttery breakfast pastries, the ones that can turn a regular morning into an unforgettable experience—just ask anyone who’s ever bitten into a perfectly layered croissant. Lorraine Kelly, Phil Wang, and Vogue Williams joined Jo Brand to explore every flaky detail of the semi-final in the delightful spin-off show, “An Extra Slice.”